INTRODUCTION TO PERSONAL COMPUTER USING WINDOWS (GUI)

 

INTRODUCTION

The role of information technology in the corporate world cannot be over emphasized.

Therefore, the need for officers and business managers to  acquire the per-requisite skills, which will reposition them towards the understanding of e-commerce, e-ports operation etc.

 

OBJECTIVES

This course is designed to enable participants unearth all the hidden areas about the use of personal Computer (PC) which hitherto looks like a mystery to some people.

 

COURSE CONTENT

Understanding the term personal computers, its components and their tasks.

Understanding the major parts of a computer and their functions.

Understanding the connection of computers peripherals.

Understanding how to work in a windows environment.

Practical appreciation of computers (Hands on computers)

 

METHODOLOGY

Participants will be assigned one computer each throughout the training session with adequate instructors; course materials, audio-visuals and other training aids will be used.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Frontline managers , officers, training officers and top executives who have little or no knowledge of a computer. This will also serve as a re-training programme to those whose knowledge of computers is deficient.

DURATION:        Three days (3)

FEES:                 Negotiable.

 

IT AUDIT PROCESS

Objectives:

The course objective is to ensure that adequate knowledge necessary to conduct IT audit is given in accordance with the generally accepted IT audit standards and guidelines to ensure that the organization’s information technology and business systems is adequately controlled, monitored and assessed.

Course Content

Audit planning, laws and regulations.

The guidelines for IT auditing

The code of professional ethics of in IT auditing

Exposition on practical auditing.

 

METHODOLOGY

Instructional would be used throughout the course

TARGET AUDIENCE

This Course is designed for Auditors, Senior IT personnel, Accountants, Work –study group and Internal control Managers.

DURATION:     Five days (5)

FEES:        Negotiable.

 

SPREADSHEET WORKSHOP FOR ACCOUNTING OFFICERS

BACKGROUND

Today computers are global phenomenon. Accountants and Accounting Officers handle tasking schedules and have increasingly found the computer a valuable work tool. The opportunity to use the spreadsheet enhances the preparation of financial statements and reports and facilitates ready availability of financial information for management decision-making. Effective use of computer however, requires computer skills and competences, particularly the application of spreadsheet-using Microsoft Excel.

 

OBJECTIVES

At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

Control critical management tasks in accounting functions;

 

CONTENTS

Microcomputer Fundamentals

Operating Systems Commands

Creating Folders and Sub-Folders

Spreadsheet Basics, Design and Control

Cash Book Preparation and Bank Reconciliation Statement

Break-even Analysis

Data Protection (using password)

Loan Amortization Schedule

Financial Statement and Analysis

Creating Database Using Excel and File Linking

Practical  Exercises.

 

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is designed for Accountants, Accounting Officers, Budget Officers, Auditors, IT Personnel, Regular and Non-regular users of Microsoft Excel both in the Public and Private Sectors of the economy.

DURATION:   5 days

Fees: Negotiable.

 

MIDDLE LEVEL MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP

With the contentious recession and uncertainties in the business and socio-economic environment, it has become necessary for organizations to adopt measures, policies and programmes that will facilitate change as well as provide a framework for efficient resource allocation and utilization.

The middle Level management Development workshop is therefore designed to assist the participants build up the performance of their organization in order to improve on their competitiveness and effectiveness.

OBJECTIVES:

At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

Diagnose organizational problems

Use appropriate problem solving and decision making techniques;

Identify the variable in the management of change;

Manage organizational resources effectively; and

Apply basic financial principles to managerial decision making.

 

CONTENT

Management process

Strategies for management change

Team Building

Managerial Decision making process

Motivation of workers

Time management

 

METHODOLOGY

Lectures, group discussions, Case studies, Role play and exercises. Audio-visual aids will be used to re-inforced these teaching/learning methods.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Managers, Assistant managers, middle level Executives and Professionals in public and private sectors.

DURATION:      Three  (3) days.

Fee:                 Negotiable.

 

MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP FOR SECRETARIES AND PERSONAL ASSISTANTS

GENERAL INFORMATION

Personal assistants and secretaries are vital links within an organization; they need to be well trained in management techniques and principles because most often they have the responsibility of piloting the office or organization, in the absence of the boss. This workshop lays emphasis on leadership development of managerial skills.

WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES

At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to understand:

 

The Concept and principles of management

The role of Secretaries/ personal assistants

Use management techniques that are relevant to their jobs

Organize their daily activities and handle official resources (materials) more effectively

Give optimum support to the boss and work better with colleagues and the general public,

Use professional skills for achieving better results on the job.

 

 WORKSHOP CONTENT

The Concept and principle of management

The Role of secretaries/ personal Assistants in Organization

Personal Qualities and professional Traits of Effective Secretaries

Planning and Organizing Work Schedules

Effective Records Management

Effective Communication in the office

Office Layout and Space management

Time Management

Leadership Style/ Delegation

Human Relation at Work

Planning and Organizing Meetings

Reports and Minute Writing

 

 

METHODOLOGY

Lecture, discussions, role-play and case studies. Audio-visual aids will be used to reinforce these teaching methods.

 

PARTICIPANTS EXPECTED

Personal Assistants/ Confidential Secretaries who are assigned to and also work with Chief Executive, Heads of Departments, Divisions or Units in varying Organizations of both Public and Private Sectors of the economy.

DURATION:Three (3) days

Fee Negotiable.

 

EFFECTIVE BUDGETING AND OPERATION COST CONTROL WORKSHOP

With the contentious recession and uncertainties in the business and socio-economic environment, it has become necessary for organizational managers and supervisors and those who have the responsibility for budgeting to re-train themselves on effective budgeting and operational cost control as a tool for attainment of organization objectives.

 

OBJECTIVES

At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to understand:

Techniques of budgeting and operational cost control

The dynamic approaches to budgeting that reflect and respond to the volatile business environment.

Apply budgeting and operational control techniques within the context of organizational data base and information system.

Performance in analyzing and critically evaluating information to ascertain operational control.

Performance measurement and decision making.

 

CONTENT

 A control system to achieve desired objectives

 Capital expenditure budgeting

Advanced costing Methods

 Financial performance Measurement reports

 Performance measurement

 

 METHODOLOGY

Lecture, Discussions, Role-play and Case studies.

Audio –visual aids will be used to reinforce these teaching methods.

 

TARGET AUDIENCE

This is a practical programme designed for the line managers and supervisors including those responsible for budgeting and others whose performance is evaluated based on financial criteria.

DURATION:  Five (5) days

Fees Negotiable.

 

PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS WORKSHOP

INTRODUCTION

Performance Appraisal is one of the key managerial activities. Managers in the course of carrying out this activity face a number of difficulties arising from either deficiency in terms of knowledge and skills on their part or faulty appraisal system. In recognition of these problems, we introduced the performance appraisal workshop primarily to expose participants to essentials of modern performance appraisals system and skills required for an effective performance appraisal,

 

OBJECTIVES

At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

Identify the essential of modern performance appraisal system

Set goals and performance standards for their subordinates

Monitor subordinates’ performance periodically

Appraise subordinates’ performance objectively

Conduct performance appraisal interview effectively

Coach and counsel subordinates effectively.

 

CONTENT

Overview of performance appraisal

Job description

Target setting and performance Management

Career Development

Performance improvement and productivity

Appraisal Interview

Coaching, Counseling and Mentoring skills

 

METHODOLOGY

Lecture, discussions, role-play and case- studies. Audio –visual aids will be used to reinforce these teaching methods.

 

TARGET AUDIENCE

This is a practical programme designed for the line managers and supervisors including those responsible for budgeting and others whose performance is evaluated base on financial criteria.

DURATION:    Three (3) days

Fees negotiable

 

FINANCIAL PLANNING AND CONTROL

Businesses are loosing revenue due to poor financial planning. Funds mismatch is also a problem in most organizations.  It has become imperative for business managers, supervisors and all those charged with the responsibility for financial management and control to re-engineers themselves on current issues on financial planning and control for optimum efficiency.

 

OBJECTIVES

This workshop is designed:

To familiarize delegates with essentials techniques for financial planning and control of modern business.

To evaluate and interpret the financial implication of strategies

 

CONTENT

Purpose of financial planning and control

Comprehensive profit planning and management

Planning the balance sheet

Gap analysis

Modeling annual financial statement based on expected changes in value over a number of years.

Statistical techniques used for financial planning and control

Financial Controls

 

  METHODOLOGY

Lecture, discussions, role-play and case studies. Audio-visual aids will be used to reinforce these teaching methods.

 

AUDIENCE

This highly recommended programme is designed for all finance personnel who are holding TARGET responsibility in the management and control of the organization, particularly for those with responsibility for financial control.

DURATION:        5 days

FEES:                 Negotiable